Non-violence cannot tackle terrorism: Dalai Lama

New Delhi The Dalai Lama, a lifelong champion of non-violence candidlystated that terrorism cannot be tackled by applying the principle ofahimsabecause the minds of terrorists are closed."It is difficult to deal with terrorism through non-violence," theTibetanspiritual leader said delivering the Madhavrao Scindia Memorial Lecturehere.He termed terrorism as the worst kind of violence which is not carriedby afew mad people but by those who are very brilliant and educated."They (terrorists) are very brilliant and educated...but a strong illfeeling is bred in them. Their minds are closed," the Dalai Lama said.He said the only way to tackle terrorism is through prevention.The head of the Tibetan government-in-exile left the audience stunnedwhen he said "I love President George W Bush." He went on to add how he and theUSPresident instantly struck a chord in their first meeting unlikepoliticianswho take a while to develop close ties."I told him 'I love you but some of your policies I oppose'," said thespiritual leader to a loud round of applause from the audience whichincludedRahul and Priyanka Gandhi, Election Commissioner Navin Chawla andseveralministers, diplomats and artistes.The Dalai Lama said in the aftermath of 9/11 attacks he had asked Bushtospend billions of dollars on education and promotion of non-violenceinstead ofwarfare.